'marble-like' originates from the English word 'marble,' which comes from the Old French 'marbre,' derived from the Latin 'marmor,' meaning 'shining stone.' The suffix '-like' is used to form adjectives indicating resemblance.

The term 'marble-like' evolved from the combination of 'marble' and the suffix '-like,' which has been used in English since the Middle Ages to denote similarity.

Initially, 'marble' referred to the stone itself, but with the addition of '-like,' it evolved to describe anything resembling marble in appearance or texture.